Of course, this news is a mixed bag. It’s great that a guy like Sam, who showed he could play at the NFL level this preseason, is getting a shot, even if it’s on a practice squad (practice squad members don’t play in games, but they can be promoted to the active roster if there’s an injury). On the other hand — aw, man, he’s gonna play for the Cowboys?

Dallas was actually the first team we thought of when considering the question “Who will pick up Sam once he’s cut by the Rams?” The Cowboys play a 4-3, have been dealing with the loss of DeMarcus Ware and were historically awful on defense last season. If Sam gets a chance to play in a game, he has the chance to make a real impact.